I live in Gilbert and own 5 rentals here, but I also help other investors find, analyze, buy and manage properties all over the valley, and Casa Grande is a top pick from some of my other investors.

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Not only for the census ending in 2020 but also the projected population from 2020 to 2025.I agree that population increase is important and should be factored in when analyzing a property. 

I'm analyzing properties in my expensive market which has a dire need for affordable housing.

I am hoping to learn more about how investors analyze their deals and make decisions, as well as looking to better understand general real estate investing.

The fact that you already have multiple units fully rented is a big plus.If I were analyzing this, I’d start by verifying each cottage’s rental history, condition, and potential for adding more units or amenities.

As for the 5 year annualized, that’s a number we get from the bigger pockets rental analyzer.

There is lots of information on how to analyze publicly traded REITs as well.

Analyzing an investment with the Cash on Cash return makes more sense to me.